Support for Veterans in Voznesensk Community

For non-governmental organizations ready to launch a support program for starting veteran-owned businesses.
Maximum grant amount: UAH 2,100,000
Objective: to increase access to veteran entrepreneurship support programs for veterans planning to start their own businesses; to build a sustainable ecosystem supporting veteran entrepreneurship at the local and national levels through collaboration among NGOs, mentors, the business community, and veterans.

Expected results:
- conducting a competitive selection process among veterans planning to launch their own businesses, in accordance with The Possible methodology;
- providing financial support for the launch of at least 5 veteran-owned businesses;
- active participation in the independent social impact assessment of the project, including data collection processes, participation in surveys, provision of supporting documents, interaction with independent evaluators, and regular reporting.

*Administrative and operational management costs may not exceed 10% of the total grant funding.

*Applicants who pass the first selection stage (application form and online interview) must submit a project budget using the provided template, which will be shared after the interview.

For non-governmental organizations that have their own programs or work together with local businesses to promote sustainable employment of veterans.
Maximum grant amount: UAH 2,300,000
Objective: to increase access to employment opportunities for veterans in the Voznesensk Community.

Expected results:
- conducting an open competitive selection of employers for the grant program. The program may include partial salary compensation, workplace adaptation, mentoring for employers, and support for veterans during the adaptation process;
- as a result, employment of at least 10 veterans with guaranteed jobs for at least 3 months on a full-time or part-time basis;
- monitoring program implementation and veteran employment, maintaining contact with beneficiaries throughout project implementation, and participating in the independent social impact assessment.

*Administrative and operational management costs may not exceed 10% of the total grant funding.

*Applicants who pass the first selection stage (application form and online interview) must submit a project budget using the provided template, which will be shared after the interview.

For non-governmental organizations that create or improve services for veterans in the fields of psychological support, reintegration and adaptation, mental health, adaptive sports, craft therapy, social support, and the development of veteran spaces.
Maximum grant amount: UAH 750,000
Objective: to increase access to high-quality and comprehensive services for veterans in the Voznesensk Community and to develop the local ecosystem of veteran support through cooperation among NGOs, professionals, communities, and partners.

Expected results:
- launch or development of at least 3 services for veterans in the fields of psychological support, reintegration and adaptation, mental health, adaptive sports, craft therapy, social support, or veteran spaces;
- ensuring the sustainability of the created or improved services and prospects for their continued operation after the end of grant support.

*Applicants who pass the first selection stage (application form and online interview) must submit a detailed description of the service or program, a project implementation plan, a budget using the provided template, as well as a brief explanation of the approach to ensuring sustainability and evaluating project results.

Yes, if your organization operates in the communities of Rakove village or Novohryhorivka village.

Desirable, but not a strict requirement. A clear implementation plan and understanding of the needs of the veteran community are more important.

No, please choose the lot which is the most relevant for your activity.

No

You will receive notification of the first-stage results by email by June 24. Final results will be announced by July 17.

This will be followed by a technical review of the documents. If everything is in order, we will invite you to a short online interview.

The program does not cover:
purchase of land plots, real estate, or vehicles;
alcohol and tobacco products;
debt repayment;
expenses for international travel;
pharmaceutical products;
military equipment and items that may ultimately be transferred to military use;
surveillance equipment;
luxury goods;
gambling equipment;
high-risk items (chemicals, explosive materials, fuel);
environmentally harmful goods (ammonium nitrate);
other expenses not directly related to project implementation and support of final beneficiaries, except for administrative and operational expenses within lots where such expenses are allowed under the competition conditions.

Social Impact Bonds are an innovative financial instrument in which investors or donors provide upfront funding for projects, while the state or community repays the funds only when specific, measurable social impact outcomes have been achieved. If the impact indicators are successfully met, the city will reinvest funds into the program to support veterans in 2027. For more information about the instrument, please visit the Foundation → Social Impact Bonds page.

Please, don't hesitate to contact our Project Lead Alina Tokmylenko alina.tokmylenko@civic.co